ACCESSORY CATEGORY MANAGER

ACCESSORY CATEGORY MANAGER
Bassett, Virginia
The Accessory Category Manager is responsible to grow and maintain the window treatment, wall decor and mattress programs for Bassett Furniture. This includes providing product launch support and inventory replenishment for these two categories. The right person for this role will be a liaison between Bassett’s retail showrooms and the window treatment/mattress category vendors.
The Accessory Category Manager will work a hybrid schedule: 3 days a week at Bassett’s corporate office in Bassett, Virginia.
RESPONSIBILITES

Merchandising of new product and programs
Create and maintain category cost sheets
Implement category sales promotions
Provide sales analysis for both categories
Answer product questions from the field
Assist stores with custom window quotes
Manage inventory of stocked mattresses
Establish and maintain vendor relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Design and/or retail background is a plus
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advance Excel skills
Experience in Salesforce or similar operating systems is preferred
Attention to detail and accuracy with a creative eye is a must
Strong capacity for multi-tasking with effective time management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Flexibility to travel to stores and furniture markets when needed

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
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